CompetitionStory Ideas

For children aged 3–6

A little kindness. A story to tell.

Use these original ideas as prompts. Children can tell a real experience or imagine a story using “I”.

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Two children thinking up a story, imagining a heart-shaped seedling.

Ten small beginnings

Open an idea for a sample story, then use the parent prompt to help your child make it their own.

I Helped at Home

I can put away my toys.

Sample story: what I did

My toys were all over the floor. I sorted them into a box. Now I could find my favourite toy, and there was room to play.

Simple prop

Small empty toy box or a picture of one

Parent prompt

What did you put away? How did you feel afterwards?

I Shared My Crayons

I can share something I am using.

Sample story: what I did

My friend wanted to draw but had no crayons. I offered some of mine. We drew together and showed each other our pictures.

Simple prop

Two large paper crayons

Parent prompt

Which colour did you share? What did your friend draw?

I Invited a New Friend to Play

I can help someone feel included.

Sample story: what I did

A new child stood beside our game. I said hello and asked him to join. I explained the game, and we had fun together.

Simple prop

Paper ball or drawing of a game

Parent prompt

What game would you invite a new friend to play?

I Said Sorry and Made It Right

I can apologise and help fix a mistake.

Sample story: what I did

I accidentally knocked down my friend’s blocks. I said sorry and asked if I could help. We rebuilt the tower together.

Simple prop

Cardboard picture of a block tower

Parent prompt

What could you do after making a mistake?

I Tried Again

I am not angry when I fail to do something.

Sample story: what I did

My paper tower fell down. I felt upset, took a breath and tried a wider base. This time it stood up, and I felt proud.

Simple prop

Two pictures: fallen tower and standing tower

Parent prompt

What was difficult for you? What did you try next?

I Used My Gentle Words

I can explain my feelings calmly.

Sample story: what I did

I wanted the toy my friend was using. I almost shouted. I took a breath and asked for a turn. We agreed to take turns.

Simple prop

Paper toy picture

Parent prompt

What can you say when you want a turn?

I Made Grandma Smile

I can show care with a small action.

Sample story: what I did

Grandma looked tired. I made her a drawing and sat beside her. She smiled, and we talked about my drawing.

Simple prop

Child’s drawing or handmade card

Parent prompt

Who would you make a picture for? What would you draw?

I Looked After My Plant

I can care for a living thing with an adult’s help.

Sample story: what I did

I planted a seed with Dad. We checked the soil and watered it when needed. One day I spotted a tiny leaf and called Dad to look.

Simple prop

Paper seedling with a fold-out leaf

Parent prompt

What did you notice as your plant grew?

I Kept Our Playground Clean

I can put my rubbish in a bin.

Sample story: what I did

After my snack, I held on to my wrapper. I found a bin with Mum and threw it away. I was happy to leave the playground clean.

Simple prop

Clean paper wrapper and a paper bin picture

Parent prompt

Where did you put your snack wrapper?

I Remembered to Say Thank You

I can thank people who help me.

Sample story: what I did

My teacher helped me zip my bag. I said thank you. At home I also thanked Dad for helping me, and told him what happened.

Simple prop

Small bag or a drawing of one

Parent prompt

Who helped you today? What did they do?

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